Disclaimer:This review was made possible by a review unit provided by Dell.
The company did not see the contents of the review before publishing.
In the box, you also get all the cables you need.
Nothing about the Dell UltraSharp 34" monitor is small, but it’s certainly not ugly.
In fact, you get enough cables to connect two PCs to the UltraSharp 34" Curved Monitor simultaneously.
That way, you could take advantage of its unique multitasking features (more on that below).
All-in-all, the Dell UltraSharp 34" Curved Monitor is straightforward to set up.
This monitor also supports a VESA mounting interface (100mm x 100mm) if your setup benefits from it.
An easy setup, plenty of adjustability, and lots of cables in the box are all big pros.
Finally, there’s a solid amount of swivel adjustability, which was helpful for my setup.
For most people considering a monitor like this, that’s what matters.
This monitor features a largely plastic build, with aluminum where necessary, like the stand.
Dell did a great job constructing this beyond the respectable build quality, this monitor is smartly designed.
Nothing about the Dell UltraSharp 34" monitor is small, but it’s certainly not ugly.
The Dell UltraSharp 34" Curved Monitor feels like a quality product from every angle.
The display has a subtle anti-glare texture that looks much better than your typical glare-heavy glass screen.
A helpful joystick is also placed next to the power button to navigate the built-in menus.
This stand is extremely easy to install, and more than sturdy enough to support the monitor’s full weight.
This monitor also has a similar white point across brightness levels.
A strange brightness quirk aside, the Dell UltraSharp 34" Curved Monitor’s display looks quite good.
The slider goes up, but the brightness does not.
I had to keep my laptop pretty close to keep it connected.
This is on the Standard color profile (for consistency, our tests are done with default configs).
Be warned that a lot of this relies on the excellent and practically necessaryDell Display Manager.
This alone makes it worth it, but it goes well beyond that.
A 1900R curve with hidden heat vents at the top and speakers at the bottom.
It’s easy, convenient, and awesome.
Before then, I want to cover this monitor’s extra ports quickly.
It’s frustrating to reach the ports on this monitor, but there’s certainly plenty of them.
It’s not the most amazing display to every exist, but it’s a respectable panel that’s pleasant to look at.
Even here, there are some extra goodies.
So, what is KVM?
If you want, you might also connect Ethernet to the monitor.
This monitor scored a little lower than Dell’s ratings, but still above average.
KVM is an awesome feature to have for those who use more than PC at a time.
I displayed my two PCs side-by-side and assigned “Alt + P” to switch between them.
Fortunately, the switch doesn’t take long!
The Dell UltraSharp 34" Curved Monitor is at its best when used with multiple PCs.
If you’re using a laptop, the laptop’s keyboard and trackpad work like normal, as well.
Is it a little awkward to use and set up?
Yes, but I can also see it being invaluable to people who constantly use multiple PCs.
The Dell UltraSharp 34" Curved Monitor’s ports are all carefully stashed away.
Of course, it’s not without competition, as the rest of thebest ultrawide monitorsare quick to prove.
Of course, the biggest direct competition to the Dell UltraSharp 34" Curved Monitor is its bigger sibling.
UltraSharp 34": Should you buy it?
Dell Display Manager is a must for taking advantage of this monitor.
You should buy this if …
You should not buy this if …
The Dell UltraSharp 34" Curved Monitor (U3423WE) is not an all-purpose monitor.
This isn’t for gamers.
The 49" variant of this monitor shown above is for those who truly need the ultimate multitasking machine (and are willing to pay for it).
It isn’t for the content creators or media consumers.
For those people, Dell has made a very nice monitor.
I used the UltraSharp 34" Curved Monitor alongside the new Dell XPS Desktop (8960).
